Yesterday I turned 35. Happy birthday to me! I love being in my 30’s. The confidence that comes along with age is a wonderful thing. Trivial things do not matter anymore. No time for drama. I just want to live a happy, healthy life with my family. Though, I must admit. When I look in the mirror I do see age creeping up on me. The fullness of my days leaves its mark on my face, and I must do all that I can to ensure I don’t age beyond my … [Read more...]

Choosing the right floor surfaces for your new home can seem like a daunting task. Not only will you need to choose the most aesthetically pleasing floor surfaces, but you’ll also have to keep its overall practicality in mind too. At the end of the day, these are surfaces that you and your family will walk, stand and sit on for a long time to come, and you’ll want to make sure it’s as comfortable and practical as possible. Here are three tips you … [Read more...]

I have two boys... two boys who are almost 5 years apart in age. Two boys who spend their every waking hour doing everything they can to pick and pester at each other. And they don't do it quietly... LOUD is the normal, descriptive work for my house when my boys are home. There are few times when I can enjoy quiet when they are home. But sometimes you have to pull out all the stops when it comes to a Saturday afternoon with this boys... and … [Read more...]

Timeless Toys.
That is the category that the Little People® Fun Sounds Farm falls into. Timeless. I remember when I was little, playing with my own (likely second hand) Little People toys, then the kids that I babysat as a teen had them too. And 10 years ago, when my oldest son was born, I would spend hours on the floor playing Little People with him...and the same with his brother, five years later. Little People® truly are timeless toys, … [Read more...]

This coming Monday I will turn 35. And I am very happy to be able to say that. I am excited, thrilled that I will be starting off a brand new year in good health and in a good place within myself. I am happy. I have a fantastic family who I adore...and they love me right back. I recently quit my job, so now I call all the shots, and my only worry is meeting my next deadline on time.
It is my turn to be me. To do things for me. To be … [Read more...]

Valentine's Day may be over, but don't you dare let that fire go out! I suggest having a date night at least once a month... twice a month if you can work it in! Every couple needs time together...just the two of you... kid free, and working it into a busy schedule is the ONLY way it is going to happen. So get on it!
Here are my tips on How To Make Date Night Happen.
Childcare: Make a list of people you can rely on for childcare. … [Read more...]

If you're little ones love Frozen as much as mine, they'll be happy to hear that there is a new Frozen Short coming out! So be sure to pick up your tickets early for the new live action Cinderella movie, because that is where you'll need to be to see this fantastic new short, Frozen Fever! … [Read more...]

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